Category: Society
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We Don´t Live in Teepees: Part 1
Danica and Joyce are two young girls who live in Québec, the French-speaking part of Canada. They are both First Nation, and in Part 1, they talk about their background and why they want to learn their native language and more about their own culture. Length: 10:28.
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A Single Mum´s Story
Ayu is a young South-African woman who was born and raised in a small town. She came to Cape Town on the pretence of a good job, but the job turned out to be very different from what her employer had promised. There was little Ayu could do because she needed the money as she…
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The Fight for Scottish Independence
Gayle hopes that Scotland will soon leave the union with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to become a sovereign nation again. We met her in Edinburgh where she is currently part of a group of activists fighting for Scottish independence. They live and fight together from a camp just outside the Scottish capital. Watch the…
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American Government: Part 3 – The Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court is an important part of the three branches of government. It has the power to influence the politics for decades. The Supreme Court consists of nine justices who are all appointed for life by the President. However, currently there are only eight, despite the fact that the President has appointed a ninth…
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New Delhi: Living in the Slum
Santan used to live in the slum. Now he is back to show us what it’s like to be poor in India. Welcome to the home of a family who have no electricity, no running water and no real income. Welcome to an area where diseases are common, life expectancy is extremely short and life…
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At the Cheetah Conservation Fund Part: 1
The Cheetah is an endangered species. It is losing its natural habitat and venturing into farmland. Many cheetahs have been killed by farmers while protecting their livestock. The Cheetah Conservation Fund therefore created a programme where they raised guard dogs and gave them to the farmers. They use Anatolian Shepherd Dogs for this purpose. They…
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At the Cheetah Conservation Fund: Part 2
Ryan knows the cheetahs very well and can easily tell them apart. Every day he runs them, feeds them and cares for them. Did you know that cheetahs are really picky when it comes to food? Let’s join Ryan and his assistant during some of their daily routines at CCF. Length: 06:35.